Russia wins synchronized swimming team gold _English

BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Russia scored 99.5 points to win the Olympic synchronized swimming team gold medal at the Olympic Games here on Saturday.

Spain picked the silver with 98.251 points and China took the bronze with 97.334.

Chinese synchronized swimming team perform during the team event free routine at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games synchronized swimming event in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Chinese team ranked 3rd in synchronized swimming team event. (Xinhua/Wang Dingchang) Photo Gallery>>>

Russian synchronized swimming team perform during the team event free routine at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games synchronized swimming event in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Russian team ranked 1st in synchronized swimming team event.

Russian synchronized swimming team perform during the team event free routine at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games synchronized swimming event in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Russian team ranked 1st in synchronized swimming team event. (Xinhua Photo)
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